Northside Shoe RepairEst. 1978 · Santa Barbara
Resoling · Restoration · Repairs

Good shoes deserve a second life.

Before you replace them, bring them in. Four decades of cobbler craftsmanship — resoling, leather restoration, and repairs done the old way: properly.

45+
years of craft
80+
five-star reviews
2–5
day turnaround
The cobbler's promise
If it can be saved, we'll save it.
Honest advice — we'll tell you when repair isn't worth it.
Services & honest prices

What we fix, and what it costs.

01

Full resole & heel

Leather or rubber soles rebuilt from the welt up. The repair that makes a $400 pair of boots new again.

from $85
02

Heel replacement

Worn heels replaced and balanced — dress shoes, boots and everyday pairs.

from $30
03

Leather restoration

Deep clean, recondition, recolor. Bags, jackets and shoes brought back from tired to loved.

from $45
04

Zipper & hardware

Boots, bags and jackets — zippers replaced, eyelets and buckles repaired.

from $25
05

Stretching & fitting

Too tight in the toe? Professional stretching for a fit that finally feels right.

from $20
06

Shine & conditioning

The classic stand finish — while you wait.

from $12
How it works

Drop off. We work. You're back on your feet.

1

Bring them in

No appointment needed. We'll look at your shoes together and quote the repair on the spot — honestly.

2

Craft takes over

Hand-stitching, proper materials, no shortcuts. Most repairs are ready in 2–5 days.

3

Like new — or better

Pick up shoes that fit your feet the way only broken-in, well-repaired shoes can.

From our customers

80+ five-star reviews and counting.

★★★★★

"They resoled boots I'd written off completely. Came back looking better than the day I bought them."

— Yelp review
★★★★★

"Honest to a fault — told me one pair wasn't worth fixing and saved me the money. That's why I keep coming back."

— Yelp review
★★★★★

"Fast turnaround, fair prices, real craftsmanship. The kind of shop you hope never closes."

— Yelp review
★★★★★

"Fixed a zipper on my favorite jacket in a day. Small thing, huge difference."

— Yelp review
Visit the shop

On the north side, where we've always been.

Address[Street address], Santa Barbara, CA
HoursMon–Fri 9:00–5:30 · Sat 10:00–2:00 · Sun closed
ParkingFree parking directly in front of the shop
TurnaroundMost repairs ready in 2–5 days; shines while you wait

Not sure it can be saved?

Call us and describe the damage — we'll tell you straight whether it's worth repairing.

(805) 687-4820 Get Directions
Why choose us

The neighborhood picks us for a reason.

45 years at the bench

Craft you can't rush and can't fake — since 1978.

Honest verdicts

If it's not worth repairing, we'll tell you straight and save you money.

2–5 day turnaround

Most repairs back on your feet within the week.

Fair, posted prices

You'll know the cost before we start. Always.

Find us & follow along

[Street address], Santa Barbara, CA
Free parking in front · Mon–Sat

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